A winner of the Kiwanis Marble Jar Count Contest has been crowned.

Vickie Vandermay, of Olga, guessed the exact number of marbles: 1,009. A check is in the mail.

Kiwanis of Orcas wishes to thank all who participated in this fund raiser.

The organization uses all the monies collected to supporting Orcas youth.  Recipients include: the Builders Club and Key club at the school, scholarships, and organizations involved with the kids.

“Kiwanis is beginning a membership drive, and if you are interested in joining a group of dedicated folks who meet once a week, brown bag or buy their lunch, and hear speakers who have the island and community at heart, visit and try us out,” say club members.

Kiwanis meets on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m, upstairs at the Homegrown Market.